Difference Between Cross Drilled and Slotted?
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Re: Difference Between Cross Drilled and Slotted?
Originally posted by bioyuki
They're both the same price, which one is better?
They're both the same price, which one is better?
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Re: Re: Difference Between Cross Drilled and Slotted?
Originally posted by ZodiakTL
there's several opinions on this, i dont think there is one true answer. cross-drilled are supposed to have much better initial bite and are for street oriented driving, where as slotted are supposed to cool better over long braking periods and are more track oriented. people also say that cross-drilled rotors have a higher risk of cracking under stress, however, based on what i've seen, most cars on the track use cross-drilled. also, porsche's and s-class MB come with cross-drilled rotors, so i dunno. i've used cross-drilled rotors on several of my cars, and still have them on my 00TL and the difference is really amazing. really great braking.
there's several opinions on this, i dont think there is one true answer. cross-drilled are supposed to have much better initial bite and are for street oriented driving, where as slotted are supposed to cool better over long braking periods and are more track oriented. people also say that cross-drilled rotors have a higher risk of cracking under stress, however, based on what i've seen, most cars on the track use cross-drilled. also, porsche's and s-class MB come with cross-drilled rotors, so i dunno. i've used cross-drilled rotors on several of my cars, and still have them on my 00TL and the difference is really amazing. really great braking.
The slotted brakes are suppose to sweep and clean the brake pads while braking, making the brake pad clean when braking.
for myself, I think the slot is good if you brake on high way/down hill. Slotted is great for long period braking.
you might want cross drill if you live in a city with lots of light braking.
#5
Three Wheelin'
Maybe I'm old fashioned?
But, I suggest sticking with solid rotors. More surface area,
less likely to warp or crack, cost less and work the same.
I feel that slotted or drilled on anything short of a full time race
car is just an aesthetic mod.
But, I suggest sticking with solid rotors. More surface area,
less likely to warp or crack, cost less and work the same.
I feel that slotted or drilled on anything short of a full time race
car is just an aesthetic mod.
#6
Purchased: April 28, 2001
Re: Re: Difference Between Cross Drilled and Slotted?
Originally posted by ZodiakTL
people also say that cross-drilled rotors have a higher risk of cracking under stress, however, based on what i've seen, most cars on the track use cross-drilled. also, porsche's and s-class MB come with cross-drilled rotors, so i dunno.
people also say that cross-drilled rotors have a higher risk of cracking under stress, however, based on what i've seen, most cars on the track use cross-drilled. also, porsche's and s-class MB come with cross-drilled rotors, so i dunno.
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I had the Brembo Cross Drilled, and I didn't have any problems with them. Then again they were on my Civic. (Not really a speed monster) When I was looking to upgrade my breaks on my RX7, I was advised to use slotted because of the cracking possibilities. Better save than sorry in my book. I guess it just depends on you, and what you want. I don't think in our case it will make much difference. Hell get the slotted/drilled. They look cool. Then you could have the best of both worlds.
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Originally posted by RX-72ATL-S
I had the Brembo Cross Drilled, and I didn't have any problems with them. Then again they were on my Civic. (Not really a speed monster) When I was looking to upgrade my breaks on my RX7, I was advised to use slotted because of the cracking possibilities. Better save than sorry in my book. I guess it just depends on you, and what you want. I don't think in our case it will make much difference. Hell get the slotted/drilled. They look cool. Then you could have the best of both worlds.
I had the Brembo Cross Drilled, and I didn't have any problems with them. Then again they were on my Civic. (Not really a speed monster) When I was looking to upgrade my breaks on my RX7, I was advised to use slotted because of the cracking possibilities. Better save than sorry in my book. I guess it just depends on you, and what you want. I don't think in our case it will make much difference. Hell get the slotted/drilled. They look cool. Then you could have the best of both worlds.
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Originally posted by ZodiakTL
i never had slotted, so i cant speak for that, but with cross-drilled the braking power is much much better. especially with spirited driving when u brake and gas a lot. i do not feel comfortable doing the same with just solid stock rotors. as far as both cross-drilled/slotted rotors, i think that unless u go up in rotor size, u'll be loosing too much surface area, so what u gain in cooling and bite, u lose in physical stopping power.
i never had slotted, so i cant speak for that, but with cross-drilled the braking power is much much better. especially with spirited driving when u brake and gas a lot. i do not feel comfortable doing the same with just solid stock rotors. as far as both cross-drilled/slotted rotors, i think that unless u go up in rotor size, u'll be loosing too much surface area, so what u gain in cooling and bite, u lose in physical stopping power.
I agree with ya... My cross drilled were like night and day compare to the factory rotors. I was just adding what I had heard about the slotted.
Although, I'm interested in knowing how much more surface area does drilled have over slotted, because there are alot more holes than there are slots. Ya know. Does anyone know?
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